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Celkon A89

Celkon A89

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Sony Xperia tipo

Sony Xperia tipo

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Category Breakdown

Celkon A89
Sony Xperia tipo
Performance
20.231.1
Camera
39.611.9
Display
16.033.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
29.526.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.616.4

Summary

  • The Celkon A89 and Sony Xperia tipo both feature TFT displays with similar resolutions, but the Xperia tipo has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch screen compared to the A89's 3.5 inches.
  • In terms of performance, the Xperia tipo is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 512MB RAM, providing a more capable experience than the A89, which lacks RAM.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia tipo supports video recording at 480p, while the A89 does not specify video quality.
  • The Xperia tipo has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the A89's 1400 mAh.
  • Software-wise, the A89 runs on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), whereas the Xperia tipo operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Celkon A89
Sony Xperia tipo

General

Release Date

2012
2012

Announced

2012
2012

Description

N/A
Also known as Sony Tapioca, Sony ST21i, Sony ST21a

Display

Size

3.5"
3.2"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1

CPU

1.0 GHz
800 MHz Cortex-A5

GPU

N/A
Adreno 200

Memory

N/A
2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

Yes
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
480p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1400 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

N/A
103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)

Weight

N/A
99.4 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Classic Black, Classic White, Deep Red, Navy Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.37 W/kg (head)     0.74 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity